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  • Plans for £38 billion investment in railways unveiled

    Millions of passengers across the country will benefit from the £38 billion 5-year plan to transform the railways.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey statement

    Response to UK Green Investment Bank announcement regarding their investment in UK offshore wind sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Triennial review report: Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB)

    Michael Fallon on the completion of Triennial review report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Latest bowel cancer screening technique reaps benefits

    PHE figures show that the roll out target of screening centres offering the latest bowel cancer screening test has been exceeded.

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  • UK knowledge investment continues to grow

    New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement in response to IPCC report on climate change

    Secretary of State Edward Davey's statement in response to the IPCC Working Group 2 report on climate change, published on 31 March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron meeting with President Kikwete of Tanzania

    Statement following meeting between Prime Minister David Cameron and President Kikwete of Tanzania.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister's words at Muslim News Awards

    David Cameron gave a speech at the Muslim News Awards for Excellence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy underlines support for UNMISS and calls for better humanitarian access in South Sudan

    The following press statement was issued on 28 March by US, United Kingdom, Norway, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada missions, and European Union delegation in South Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flag flying high to celebrate West Riding Day

    In celebrating West Riding Day the historic county’s flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary calls for immediate action on humanitarian crisis in Syria

    William Hague calls on Assad regime to provide immediate humanitarian access to 9.3m people in need in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "This scholarship will allow me to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor and support my family"

    How UK aid is improving girls’ lives in Pakistan by helping them gain a higher education and empowering them to pursue careers.

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  • 64th Königswinter Conference

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about the situation in Ukraine and Europe’s wider role in the world at the Königswinter Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Environment Agency finishes repairs to Preston Beach sea defences

    It's taken five weeks of intensive work to restore the sea defences damaged by the severe winter storms at Preston Beach, east of Weymouth.

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  • DPRK Human Rights Violations Condemned

    UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Federation of Small Businesses conference 2014

    Matthew Hancock speaks at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The search is on for 2 entrepreneurs in residence

    The Department for Business is on a quest to appoint 2 successful entrepreneurs to advise government on the needs of small businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justine Greening: ICS Entrepreneur

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening launches a new International Citizen Service scheme for young entrepreneurs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reforming 'blue light' emergency services

    Speech given by Fire Minister Brandon Lewis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government